Curling 101

 Sooner Curling Club

Curling 101: An Introduction to Curling

 Free Online Course 

Course Syllabus Downloadable  PDF: Curling 101 Syllabus.pdf Download Curling 101 Syllabus.pdf

Course Instructors
Casey J. Cascio		Ron Conlon
Sooner Curling Manager		Level II USA Curling Instructor
Old Science Hall Rm. 103		Certified US Curling Association Coach
		CEC S3

Course Description:

This course focuses on the basic fundamentals of curling. The course will review the history of the sport, how the sport is played and score is kept, how to throw the stone, and how and why to sweep in front of the stone. At the conclusion of the course, individuals who complete the requirements and demonstrate competency at a OKCC Learn-to-Curl will receive a certificate of completion. 

Course Methods:

The majority of the course will be taught online through Canvas. 

Course Objectives:

1. To broaden understanding and appreciation of curling
2. To briefly review the historical beginnings of curling
3. To understand the fundamentals to throw the stone
4. To learn how to sweep in front of the stone
5. To know basic etiquette of the game
6. To understand how points are scored
7. To have a basic knowledge of game strategy
8. To apply knowledge of course to actual application and game play

 Course Sections

Topic 1: Introduction to Curling (Click on Banner to Begin)
Topic 2: Section Delivery Basics
Topic 3:Effective Sweeping
Topic 4: Rules and Basic Strategy
Topic 5: Timing the Stones
Topic 6: Future Opportunities